Virginia Tech scientist shows focused ultrasound can reach deep into the brain to relieve pain
news.vt.edu
A study by Wynn Legon, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, found that narrowly focused soundwaves aimed at an area of the brain called the insula reduced both the perception of pain and the body’s reaction to it.
  • Steve@lemmy.today
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    8 months ago

    Cool! I would love to see the effectiveness of this procedure in treating headaches and migraines.